Steve Charkoudian is a partner in Goodwin’s Strategic Technology Transactions and Licensing practice, a practice that he co-founded and led for 15 years. Mr. Charkoudian is a member of the firm’s Technology Companies group. He concentrates on technology, data and intellectual property transactions, including technology and data transfers and licensing; collaboration, strategic alliance and joint development agreements; open source issues; and due diligence and other intellectual property issues in joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and venture capital and private equity transactions. He is a regular contributor to Founders Workbench and frequently speaks to start-ups and early-stage companies about IP issues. Mr. Charkoudian is also former co-chair of the firm’s Pro Bono Committee and currently serves as chair of the Partnership Committee.
Stephen G. "Steve" Charkoudian
Awarded Practice Areas
Information Technology Law Patent Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Boston.

Biography
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Education
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 1992
- Boston College, B.A., graduated 1987
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Information Technology Law, Boston (2027)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
- Information Technology Law
- Patent Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Technology Law
- Trademark Law
Special Focus:
- Intellectual Property
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